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Chyler Family History

Chyler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cuyler, Hyler, Oyler, Ohler, Casler, Schuler, Cutler, Tyler, Cryer

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Where is the Chyler family from?

You can see how Chyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Chyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chyler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chyler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Chyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Chyler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Chyler. For the veterans among your Chyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyler lifespan?

Average Chyler life expectancy in 1991 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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